Checking and adjustment prior to wheel alignment
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Checking and adjustment prior to wheel alignment
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If front-wheel alignment is thought to be incorrect, noticeable by the steering wheel spokes not being symmetrical, abnormal tyre wear, deficient steering and road-holding, etc., the following procedure must be followed:
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Check the tyre pressures.
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Check tyre rims, front-wheel bearings, suspension arm mountings and ball joints as well as track-rod bushings and track-rod ends. Adjust if necessary or replace to eliminate faults caused by worn parts.
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Inspect the shock absorbers and replace any that might be defective, together with any worn bushings.
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If the car has been involved in a collision, run off the road, etc., any resulting damage must be repaired before checking wheel alignment.
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To avoid misleading results when using wheel alignment equipment, rock the car vigorously a few times before starting to check the alignment. When checking wheel alignment, the car should be unladen with no driver or passengers but with a full tank of fuel and standing on a flat and level surface. A variety of wheel-alignment equipment is available for mounting on the wheel rim or directly on the stub axle. For the correct use of such equipment, refer to the manufacturer's instructions.
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